Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM I75.012 is the diagnosis code for Atheroembolism of left upper extremity. This code falls under the section "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 — Diseases of the circulatory system (I00-I99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where I75.012 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, I75.012 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
I75.012 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Atheroembolism of left upper extremity". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of I75.012 is I75.01 ("Atheroembolism of upper extremity"). I75.012 provides a more specific classification within this category.
I75.012 is located in Section I70-I79 — "Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries" within Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use I75.012 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Atheroembolism of left upper extremity" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Atheroembolism of left upper extremity is I75.012.
Yes, I75.012 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
I75.012 is in Chapter 9 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, I75.012 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.